When you are faced with divorce, working closely with an attorney who will explain your rights and options can help you make decisions that are in your best interests. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced family law attorney.
Connecticut Property Division Lawyer
At D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC, we provide effective legal representation for divorce and can help you to obtain a fair resolution to property division issues. Our divorce attorney, Tom Pettinicchi, offers more than 20 years of experience with community and non-community property issues and an equally long track record of positive results in both straightforward and highly complicated cases.
Please read the following articles for general information on the law and on some of the major issues associated with property division in the state of Connecticut. For specific information on these topics as they relate to you, please call or contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Thank you for contacting D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC. Your message has been sent.
Call us now
or use the form below.
At D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC, our experience with complex marital estates involving real estate holdings, businesses, sophisticated investments, IRAs, 401Ks, pensions, stock options, securities, and other assets works to your benefit. Put our strength on your side. Call 860-631-5368 or use our toll free number, 866-751-5691.
Recognized, accomplished, well-respected ... D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC. If you have questions or concerns about property division and what Connecticut's equitable distribution laws mean to you — call or contact our firm today to schedule an initial consultation.
An Amicable Divorce
Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences you will ever face. The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one, and often it is accompanied by anger, fear and resentment. The negative emotions associated with divorce are responsible for more than hurt feelings; they affect the legal process and its outcome. Most importantly, if children are involved, they can be deeply distressed. It is in your family's interest to approach divorce from an amicable perspective; this can spare you a great deal of time, money and heartache. An experienced family law attorney from D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC in Watertown, Connecticut, can help you deal with your situation clearly and objectively.
The more hostile the divorce, the more difficult it will be to resolve the legal issues that surround it. Questions of spousal support, division of property and custody can be contentious.
When it comes to child custody, the court will want to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children. It is in your interests, therefore, to work toward agreement with your spouse on how custody will be apportioned, keeping in mind how important it is for the children to have both parents in their lives (unless abuse or neglect is involved). If you come to court with a custody agreement in hand, the court is more likely to accept your and your spouse's wishes. In addition, after the legal maneuvering is over, you and your former spouse will need to work together to make important parenting decisions. If you can come to an agreement on custody, you are more likely to cooperate with each other later.
Accepting that the divorce is happening and making the best of the situation goes a long way toward quelling conflict. So does choosing not to go over past disagreements in your mind; refusing to let go can be a form of denial. This is a time to look forward. Though divorce can be painful, it is also the beginning of a new life. Acknowledge your pain (and your spouse's pain) and make a plan for moving on. Instead of using the divorce process as a way to win an argument, see if you can use it as a way to resolve an argument.
If you decide to pursue a divorce, you can make it more amicable. When you fight to have your side prevail at all costs, you force the other person to fight against you. If you are committed to finding solutions that work for both of you, the resistance against you begins to dissolve. It is hard to fight someone who is on your side. An experienced family law attorney can be your best ally in achieving a beneficial resolution. Contact a family law attorney at D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC in Watertown, Connecticut, who is interested in helping you reach an amicable resolution.
Copyright ©2009 FindLaw, a Thomson Business
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
